Gangtok to Nizamabad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim to Nizamabad, Telangana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Gangtok to Nizamabad
1876 km · ~40h 51m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gangtok
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 375Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 525Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 675Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 750Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 900Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1126Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1276Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1426Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1501Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1651Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1801Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Gangtok to Nizamabad
1876 km · ~41h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gangtok
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gangtok. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gangtok → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~938 km
~20h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680
- Change buses at a major city (around km 938)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nizamabad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nizamabad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~938 km
~20h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680
- Arrive in Nizamabad
Nizamabad, Telangana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gangtok to Nizamabad
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Nizamabad for Nizamabad.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Gangtok to Nizamabad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Nizamabad is about 1876 km by road, roughly 37.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1876 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,740 · Sedan ₹24,490 · SUV ₹32,040 · Innova / MUV ₹35,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,060 · AC Seater ₹3,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,000 · AC Sleeper ₹4,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,910 · Third AC ₹2,660 · Second AC ₹3,780 · First AC ₹5,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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